Minnesota, Medicaid and fraud
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FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul on MSN
Where fraud has been uncovered in other states: In-depth analysis
FOX 9 sought the records of fraud in other states to determine the scope and severity of the current schemes being uncovered in Minnesota.
Those charged Thursday reportedly scammed more than $11.6 million from housing stabilization and autism services programs.
Learn about Medicare and Medicaid fraud, key examples, and how these unethical practices affect taxpayers and healthcare programs, costing billions annually.
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on MSN
Medicaid fraud case upended
Minnesota officials are appealing a judge’s ruling that overturned the conviction of Abdifatah Yusuf and Lul Ahmed for allegedly defrauding Medicaid of $7.2 million. Judge Sarah West criticized the use of circumstantial evidence in the case,
Minnesota Judge Sarah West overturned a jury verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, sparking surprise from legal experts who call the move unusual.
The owner of Star Autism Center in St. Cloud faces a federal wire fraud charge tied to an alleged $6M Medicaid autism services scheme.
Macon Telegraph on MSN
More oversight failures in alleged Medicaid fraud
Somali-owned Gateway Community Services has been accused of defrauding Maine’s Medicaid program by billing for services that were never provided. Democrats and state officials caution that the allegations remain unproven and emphasize that Medicaid fraud cases typically take years to fully litigate Republicans noted similarities to major fraud cases under investigation in Minnesota,
A virtual telehealth company owned by a Laconia resident has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office after allegations of health care fraud.
For more than a decade, Minnesota has grappled with a fraud crisis in its Medicaid programs. The Star Tribune covered it extensively and can guide you through the process.
It largely goes back to alleged fraud that took place during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prosecutors have “charged dozens of people with felonies, accusing them of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from a government program meant to keep children fed” during the pandemic,